最近也在写PS,看了一些资料。比如这个网站Essaysmith Professional Writing, Editing and Proofreading Service。
这里面说PS可以分为4部分,
- Introduction
- Academic History
- Work Experience
- Future Plans and Conclusion
Introduction主要回答以下问题:
- What you plan to study or major in
- Why you are interested in this subject
A personal anecdote from your past or childhood explaining how you became interested in this subject - How your past experience has prepared you for your proposed course of study
- Any challenges you may face, and how you plan to overcome them
- Why, specifically, you have decided to apply to this department in this university
Is it famous or reputable?- Are there specific renowned professors that you want to learn from?
- Do you know anyone who has attended this university?
- If it’s in another country or city, what made you want to study in this new place?
Academic History
- What degree(s) you have earned
- What relevant courses you have taken, and what you have learned from them
- Extracurricular activities, especially any leadership or official roles
- What you have learned from your experiences (it’s always good to mention the following abilities: leadership, communication, teamwork, organization, cooperation, time-management, grace under pressure, etc.)
- How this has prepared you for your proposed course of study
Work Experience
- What jobs you have held, and when
Were these jobs during your time in school, or after your time in school- (If you worked while in school, you should stress this, and if your grades were not wonderful, you can use this as an excuse. (Like this: “Due to financial concerns, I needed to work while attending school in order to be able to pay the tuition. Although this required much of my attention and energy and caused my grades to suffer, I learned many valuable skills in the workplace that I feel have made me a more capable and well-rounded person.”)
- What did you learn from the jobs (communication skills, organization abilities, leadership, ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, importance of cooperation and teamwork in the workplace, etc.)
- How your work has prepared you for graduate school
- How your work has inspired you to apply to graduate school
Future Plans and Conclusion
- Why, specifically, you are applying to this university
How will attending the program at this university help you achieve your goals?- What courses are you specifically eager to attend?
- What professors at this school are you especially eager to learn from?
- If you are applying to a school in a different city or country, what makes you want to study in this place?
- What are your future plans and goals
- Do you plan to pursue a PhD?
- What are your career goals? What job do you hope to have in the future?
包含以上内容就行,但是不要太死板。 |